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Atari 7800 · Shoot 'em Up / Racing
Fatal Run
Deep cut
| System | Atari 7800 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up, Racing |
| Developer | Sculptured Software |
| Publisher | Atari |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 3 |
Released for the Atari 7800, Fatal Run is a shoot 'em up developed by Sculptured Software and published by Atari. It blends shoot 'em up and racing elements.
Among the 10 7800 shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #7 by legacy score.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you've played the 7800 hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Fatal Run is like
Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.
Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.
Fatal Run walkthroughs & guides
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Playing 7800 games today
The 7800 has a compact library with a handful of standout arcade ports and a lively homebrew scene. The Atari 2600+ and 7800+ reissues play original 7800 cartridges over HDMI.
Fatal Run FAQ
Who made Fatal Run?
It was developed by Sculptured Software and published by Atari.
Is Fatal Run multiplayer?
No. Fatal Run is a single-player game.
How long does Fatal Run take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Fatal Run typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Fatal Run on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.